Monday, May 16, 2016 - 03:50 AM UTC
Ampersand will be publishing next June three new books of their Visual History Series. The books cover the Kubelwagen, MaxxPro and Dragon Wagon (Part 2) vehicles.
First one, written by David Doyle, deals with the German Army's Multi-Purpose Vehicles Kubelwagen and Schwimmwagen.
This title mixes rare and interesting archival imagery with photos of restored vehicles. Produced with the full and complete cooperation of the Kübel Korps, one of the world’s largest Kübelwagen-Schwimmwagen restoration groups, this volume focuses on the very finest restored examples.
Early examples of the Kübelwagen are featured, as is a very rare 1945 model. No detail is left unrevealed, with interiors, multiple engine views and undercarriages. Additionally, the Schwimmwagen is covered in equally great detail.
Based on the sturdy and reliable line of International Harvester commercial trucks, the MaxxPro MRAP variants would grow to encompass the M1224; M1224A1; M1234; M1235 and the massive M1249 wrecker. Military vehicle experts John Adams-Graf and David Doyle tackle this subject, tracing the origins of the MaxxPro from its conception in 2006 and throughout its varied career in all combat theatres.
Drawing on official documents and Defense Department imagery every facet of the vehicle’s development and deployment are covered. Arranged chronologically, the coverage depicts Iraq and Afghanistan zones, as well as training areas and finally the redeployment of the MaxxPro family in the hands of Iraqi and Afghani national troops. This coverage is also supplemented with detailed walk around images of the M1224 and M1249 wrecker.
Finally, the second part of the Dragon Wagon will be available also. Part 2 picks up the story with the successor to the Pacific; the magnificent 10-ton M123 tractor. The unarmored M123 soldiered on through the 1950s and Vietnam while paired with the modernized M15A1 and M15A2 trailers from WWII. It was also paired with the next generation of heavy trailers, the M747.
Also covered is the rare and unusual M746 tractor with service pictures of its brief career. Photo coverage includes lavish color shots of the M123 in Vietnam, as well during development and testing.
All of hem are already available for preorder at Ampersand's website:
Kübelwagen-Schwimmwagen
Maxxpro
Dragon Wagon
This title mixes rare and interesting archival imagery with photos of restored vehicles. Produced with the full and complete cooperation of the Kübel Korps, one of the world’s largest Kübelwagen-Schwimmwagen restoration groups, this volume focuses on the very finest restored examples.
Early examples of the Kübelwagen are featured, as is a very rare 1945 model. No detail is left unrevealed, with interiors, multiple engine views and undercarriages. Additionally, the Schwimmwagen is covered in equally great detail.
Based on the sturdy and reliable line of International Harvester commercial trucks, the MaxxPro MRAP variants would grow to encompass the M1224; M1224A1; M1234; M1235 and the massive M1249 wrecker. Military vehicle experts John Adams-Graf and David Doyle tackle this subject, tracing the origins of the MaxxPro from its conception in 2006 and throughout its varied career in all combat theatres.
Drawing on official documents and Defense Department imagery every facet of the vehicle’s development and deployment are covered. Arranged chronologically, the coverage depicts Iraq and Afghanistan zones, as well as training areas and finally the redeployment of the MaxxPro family in the hands of Iraqi and Afghani national troops. This coverage is also supplemented with detailed walk around images of the M1224 and M1249 wrecker.
Finally, the second part of the Dragon Wagon will be available also. Part 2 picks up the story with the successor to the Pacific; the magnificent 10-ton M123 tractor. The unarmored M123 soldiered on through the 1950s and Vietnam while paired with the modernized M15A1 and M15A2 trailers from WWII. It was also paired with the next generation of heavy trailers, the M747.
Also covered is the rare and unusual M746 tractor with service pictures of its brief career. Photo coverage includes lavish color shots of the M123 in Vietnam, as well during development and testing.
All of hem are already available for preorder at Ampersand's website:
Kübelwagen-Schwimmwagen
Maxxpro
Dragon Wagon
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